gold butte national monument car camp, day hikes - January 29, 2026
Trip is Full...Let's get out of the cold and spend a few days exploring the remote parts of Nevada's Gold Butte National Monument. We are still putting the itinerary together but plan to do a variety of hikes that highlight the area. On Friday we will hike a loop behind Whitney Pocket where we hike through the Cauldron of Fire and over Peak 4364 (approx. 5 miles and 1500 feet elevation gain). On Saturday, we'll hike Bonelli Peak (5335 ft), the high point in the southwest part of Monument, (6 miles, 2000 feet gain) and possibly more peaks in that area. Bonelli has great views of Nevada, Arizona, Lake Mead and the lower end of the Grand Canyon.
We also will plan to see other highlights, petroglyphs, and other interesting features in the area. This is a remote area. We will be camping in an undeveloped area so bring everything you need including plenty of water. The trip is planned for travel on Thursday and Sunday and hikes on Friday and Saturday, although some of us may go a day or two early to snag a good camp site. Register by email with Dennis to get logistic details. Limit 8.
| Level: | MOD |
| Miles: | 6.0 |
| Vertical: | 2000' |
| Route: | Loop |
| Pace: | Moderate |
| Organizer: | Dennis Goreham |
| Date: | Thu Jan 29 2026 — Sun Feb 1 2026 |
| Meeting Place: | Register with the Organizer |
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